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2 vacancies in the following location(s):Raleigh, NC United StatesView MapAtlanta, GA United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

AGENCY EMPLOYEES: FDA ONLY

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) is the lead office for all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Field activities as well as providing FDA leadership on imports, inspections, and enforcement policy. ORA Supports FDA Product Centers by inspecting regulated products and manufacturers, conducting sample analysis on regulated products, and reviewing imported products offered for entry into the United States. ORA also develops FDA-wide policy on compliance and enforcement.

WHO MAY APPLY: This vacancy is only open to current permanent employees of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with competitive status. Competitive status refers to employees who are serving on a career or career-conditional appointment.

YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to document status.

FDA Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps may apply online to this announcement. Candidates will be referred as (CC) personnel and not as candidates for conversion to a permanent career or career-conditional appointment.

The salary listed in the vacancy announcement includes the geographical locality pay.

These positions are located in the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Southeast Region, Atlanta District Office, with duty stations in Atlanta, GA and Raleigh, NC.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions in multiple location

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship required.

A valid driver's license is required.

Travel required: 50% Domestic and International

Mobility agreement required

DUTIES:

The position is located in the FDA district office or resident post and represents the highest level of expertise for the inspection of firms engaged in the manufacture, processing and control of human or veterinary pharmaceutical products, for compliance with FDA laws and regulations.

Assignments will involve inspections/investigations across the district. As a Program Manager, the incumbent is a primary source of expertise in the assigned geographic area who resolves the most difficult, controversial and complex inspectional problems which involve a combination of scientific and regulatory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

In addition to meeting the educational requirements, candidates must possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade:

GS-13: one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct and direct highly technical, complex and multi-faceted inspections and in-depth investigations in the area of drugs; experience conducting inspections and investigations; and having served as technical expert in the area of drugs.

Documenting experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: In addition to the specialized experience requirement, applicants must meet the following time-in-grade requirement within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or higher.

This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online. Please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly.

If you have Federal status and have never been on an appointment in this occupational series, you must submit your transcripts as indicated above. If you have Federal status and are currently or were previously on an appointment in this occupational series, you do not need to submit transcripts at the time of application. Instead, you should submit an SF-50 showing that you were on an appointment in this occupational series.

Basic Qualifications requirement for Professional and Scientific positions in the GS-696, Consumer Safety Officer.

To qualify, applicants must have successfully completed one of the following:

A. Degree: which includes at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, or related scientific fields that provide knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work. The 30 semester hours can include up to 8 semester hours in statistics or course work that includes principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming; OR

B. Combination of education and experience: courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study as described in "A" above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate possession of knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full four year course of study with a major in the appropriate fields.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Additional Security and Background Requirements: May be referred depending on the position being filled. If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. 2. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 3. Financial disclosure statement may be required. NO4. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses may be paid. YES5. Bargaining Unit Position: YES6. Drug Screening Required: NO7. Recruitment Bonus may be authorized: NO8. Travel: YES (Domestic and International) 50%9. Must possess a valid driver license.10. Certain positions within the FDA are subject to strict restrictions on financial holdings (FDA regulated financial holdings). To determine whether this position is affected, applicants are advised to seek additional information during the interview process from the Ethics and Integrity Staff, Office of Management Programs, Office of Management at (301)827-5511 prior to accepting such a position.

11. Mobility Agreement required: YES

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Merit Promotion Procedures for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into one of two categories: Best Qualified or Qualified

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as a CTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfusing the following Vacancy ID 878593. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and 2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bethesda Center HelpDesk Telephone (888)-478-4340; TTY/TDD: (866)-539-4484; or by email quickquestions@psc.gov . The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Your Résumé - You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.

A complete Assessment Questionnaire

Other supporting documents

SF-50 (if you are a federal employee or have reinstatement rights as a federal employee)

PHS Commissioned Corps Officer must submit a copy of latest personnel order

College Transcripts (if the position has a positive education requirement)

Note: You may submit an unofficial transcript or a list of college courses completed indicating course titles, credit hours, and grades received. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected for the position.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).